1982 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Ritmo | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ritmo | Defender |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
